Member Benefits
Aside from the numerous personal rewards that come from being a Knight, here is a list of the many tangible rewards for you and your family.
Columbia — Twelve free issues annually of the world's largest Catholic family magazine--Catholic family evangelization at its best!
Rosary Program — A free Knights of Columbus rosary is given to new and readmitted members.
Daily Mass Rememberance — Mass offered daily for deceased members, deceased spouses of members, and deceased Columbian Squires at St. Mary's Church, New Haven, CT.
Insurance Program — Offers member, spouse, and children the opportunity to provide for their security and well-being. Rated AAA (Superior) by Standard & Poor's and A++ (Superior) by A. M. Best.
Annuity Program — Enables member and spouse to provide for retirement and build an estate through tax-deferred savings.
Long-Term Care Insurance — Enables members and their spouses to safeguard their assets and afford the care and assistance needed later in life.
Member/Spouse Fraternal Benefit — Accidental death coverage for member and spouse at no cost.
Orphan Benefit — $80 monthly allotment for orphans of eligible families; up to $7,000 in college scholarships available.
Family Fraternal Benefit — For eligible families: a) Pays $1,500 for the child who dies before the age of 61 days; b) Pays $750 for the child who is stillborn at least 20 weeks after conception; c) Offers guaranteed-issue insurance up to $5,000 to any child under age 18.
New Member Annuity Program — An annuity is available to new members and their spouses upon joining the Order.
Widow Benefits — a) Continues to be covered under the Member/Spouse Fraternal Benefit; b) May purchase insurance, annuities, or Long-Term Care up to one year after insured member's death; c) Receives a free lifetime subscription to Columbia; d) Eligible with her children for scholarships, etc.
Scholarships/Fellowships — Six different college scholarship programs for members and their families; two different graduate fellowship programs; and scholarship programs for seminarians.
Matthews and Swift Educational Trust Fund — Provides tuition-only scholarships to Catholic colleges up to $25,000 per year for children of a member killed or permanently and totally disabled as a result of military service in armed conflict in a combat zone, and for children of a member who is a full-time, uniformed law enforcement officer or firefighter who is killed in the line of duty as a result of criminal violence directed at him. Applications must be filed within two years of the member's death or (for servicemen) disability.
Catholic Information Service — Opportunity for member and family to avail themselves of a variety of literature on Catholic faith and spirituality.
Membership Card — Entitles participation in all Catholic, fraternal, and social activities in member's council and also in over 14,000 councils throughout the world.
Family Activities — Eligibility for recognition in Orderwide "Family of the Month/Year" program and participation in a wide variety of local family events, such as family Communion breakfasts.
Athletic Programs — Participate in annual council, state, and international golf, bowling, and softball tournaments; many councils sponsor teams in a variety of sports.